When to Outsource Software Development
Imagine if Hamlet was in charge of IT staffing. “To outsource software development, or not to outsource software development—that is the question.” This question keeps many IT decision makers up at night. Outsourcing software development isn’t as simple as hiring a
Detroit Labs Careers Q&A: 2022 Open House Panel
Detroit Labs Talent Specialist Rowan Blaisdell and Talent Engagement Coordinator Pedro Gutierrez were joined by developers Lauren Small and Eric Blancas, delivery lead Jackie Michl, and quality engineer Joe Double to answer your questions related to career growth, working at
Hello, Managers
Early Years of Detroit Labs Detroit Labs’ co-founders were intentional about creating a people-oriented services model since our inception. Traditionally, employees at companies were defined by their roles and what their contributions meant to the business. We wanted something different. We wanted
How to Build a Stronger Team Through Feedback
In a previous article, we talked about how we structure our teams here at Labs. With so many different perspectives and opinions working so closely together, the art of giving (and receiving) feedback becomes a critical, powerful tool for a
Labs Live: Apprenticeship Panel Discussion
On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and guest host Erika Languirand, Director of People Development at Labs, lead a panel discussion about the value and role of apprenticeships in this modern software industry. Do apprenticeships make sense for your organization?
Labs Live: Scaling a Team with Shannon Kubenez and Chris Trevarthen
On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and Tobi welcome Detroit Labs Delivery Lead Shannon Kubenez and Technical Program Manager Chris Trevarthen. The discussion will focus on the process of scaling a team and navigating the challenges all teams face
Building a Sense of Belonging When Remote Onboarding
Look at any company’s team member engagement to-do lists, and somewhere on there is “onboarding new employees.” When you onboard new people on a regular basis, it’s easy to fall into a rut, pulling out the same materials each time
Is the Traditional Staffing Model Outdated?
Staffing companies are great. They provide you with access to candidates and options to scale. Once you spend the time sifting through the many CVs, you interview, select your candidate, and the staffing company gladly takes your check and stands
Save Time by Scaling Your Team with OnSite Staffing
Time is our biggest constraint. We can’t magically create more of it. It dictates what we do and often how we do it. In the case of software teams facing challenges delivering a new version of their app or a
Labs Live: People Ops
Erika Languirand, Director of People Development at Detroit Labs, talks to us about what it’s been like supporting a now fully remote team, and shares tips so you can be successful in supporting your team. Watch episodes of Labs Live and